referral criteria from primary care - infected eczema (dermatitis)

Last edited 03/2021 and last reviewed 03/2021

Refer people with secondary bacterial infection of eczema to hospital if they have any symptoms or signs suggesting a more serious illness or condition, such as necrotising fasciitis or sepsis.

Consider referral or seeking specialist advice for people with secondary bacterial infection of eczema if they:

  • have spreading infection that is not responding to oral antibiotics
  • are systemically unwell
  • are at high risk of complications
  • have infections that recur frequently.

Reference:

  1. NICE (March 2021). Secondary bacterial infection of eczema and other common skin conditions: antimicrobial prescribing

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